New Lanark
Things to do in New Lanark, Lanarkshire
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New Lanark sits in South Lanarkshire, a former mill village built around the River Clyde in the late 18th century. The settlement developed as a cotton-spinning centre and retains its industrial heritage alongside the natural landscape of the surrounding river valley.
Where to stay in New Lanark
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New Lanark Mill Hotel & Self Catering Waterhouses
Mill No.1, Lanark
No 58
58 Braxfield Road, Lanark
Rosemount Boutique B&B
4-16 Westport, Lanark
Station House
Kirkfieldbank Road, Lanark
The Village Inn
89 Lanark Road, Lanark
Popinjay Hotel & Spa
15 Lanark Road, Carluke
Scottish Equestrian B&B
Lanark Race Course, Lanark
Backbrae House Luxury B&B
16 Carnwath Road, Lanark
Things to Do in New Lanark(2)
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New Lanark World Heritage Site preserves the original mill buildings and village structures from its manufacturing past. The Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve, adjoining the village, protects woodland and river habitat along a series of waterfalls on the Clyde, with a rating of 4.8 out of 5.
Where to Eat in New Lanark(1)
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Mill Cafe operates within the New Lanark complex, offering refreshment during a visit to the site.
Attractions Near New Lanark
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1 mi
Lanark Loch
Lanark · ⭐ 4.5
5 mi
The Carmichael Visitor Centre
Biggar · ⭐ 4.5
5 mi
The Bubbles Factory
Carluke · ⭐ 4.3
10 mi
Wishaw Sports Centre
Wishaw · ⭐ 4.1
11 mi
Biggar Puppet Theatre
Biggar · ⭐ 4.9
11 mi
Rainforest Adventure Motherwell
Motherwell · ⭐ 3.1
11 mi
RSPB Scotland Barons Haugh Nature Reserve
Motherwell · ⭐ 4.5
11 mi
Strathaven Park
Strathaven · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in New Lanark
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Self-Catering Cottages in New Lanark
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Castlegate
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £457
Harperfield Chalet
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £907
The Railway Sleeper
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £597
Braidwood Castle
2 cottages · from £597
The Hayloft
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £443
The Parlour
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £567
Copper Beech Cabin
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £1,232
Punch Tree Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2
Common questions about New Lanark
What is there to do in New Lanark?
We list 2 attractions and things to do in and around New Lanark.
Where can I eat in New Lanark?
We list 1 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around New Lanark.
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